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It is just Week 2, right?

"I think they just don't understand the sense of urgency and professionalism that's needed in this locker room," Tuck told USA Today on Thursday. "And I'm not saying that's a bad thing. They're young and they don't get it yet. They all have the best intentions at heart.

"But it's going to take little incentives from some of our veteran guys to help them along."

"Maybe some guys need to get in some guys' faces," Tuck said. "I think sometimes there's a little too much lovey-dovey. You've got to challenge these guys. If we allow them to play or practice at their pace, they're going to continue to do that. But as leaders, we have to set a good example and then remind them what's at stake.

"This ain't a scholarship, this ain't school pride. You're talking about guys' livelihoods. This is how guys feed their families."

Jason Pierre-Paul, Chris Canty and Kenny Phillips all had strong words about the topic -- which seems a little odd so early in the year. We hadn't heard this was an enormous issue during training camp. And the Giants, of all teams, know better than to panic after one game.